Arita v. FDS Assoc., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified an order regarding a motion by third-party defendant The City of New York. The court granted limited discovery while affirming the denial of other requests, impacting the procedural path of the case.

Friedman v. Garnet Wines & Liqs. Inc. - Defamation Claim Ruling

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a defamation claim in Friedman v. Garnet Wines & Liqs. Inc. The court found that the statement made by the defendant, viewed in context, constituted nonactionable opinion. The ruling was issued on March 3, 2026.

U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Gordon - Foreclosure Statute of Limitations

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a foreclosure action brought by U.S. Bank, N.A. The court found the action was barred by the statute of limitations, citing the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) and its impact on deacceleration letters. The decision impacts financial institutions involved in mortgage foreclosures in New York.

JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC - Court Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York modified a lower court's order in JDS Constr. Group LLC v. Copper Servs., LLC. The court reinstated certain counterclaims related to trust funds and granted a motion to amend counterclaims, while affirming other dismissals.

Matter of Cook v. New York City Hous. Auth. - Appellate Court Decision

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying a petitioner's motion for leave to serve a late notice of claim against the New York City Housing Authority. The court found the petitioner failed to provide a reasonable excuse for the delay and that the Authority did not acquire actual knowledge of the claim within the statutory period.

Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi - Appellate Division Opinion

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York reversed a lower court's decision in Castle Vil. Owners Corp. v. Girardi. The court declared that the defendant must provide access to her apartment for repairs and bear the cost, reversing the denial of the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment.

People v. Johnson - Sex Offender Registration Act Adjudication

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Clayton Johnson a level three predicate sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act. The court found that the defendant's extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for rape and forcible touching, demonstrated a high risk of recidivism, outweighing any mitigating factors.

Matter of AN.D. (A.D., J.A.) - Child Neglect Appeal

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a Family Court decision finding a father neglected his children due to significant educational neglect. The court upheld the Family Court's decision to conform pleadings to the proof, noting the father had a full opportunity to address the allegations.

People v. Taveres - Sex Offender Classification

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision adjudicating Rolando Taveres a level two sexually violent offender under the Sex Offender Registration Act. The court found sufficient evidence for the risk assessment and declined to grant a downward departure.

Paitchell v. Goldman - Breach of Contract and Constructive Trust Dispute

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a lower court's decision denying plaintiffs' motion for summary judgment and granting defendants' cross-motion to dismiss claims for breach of contract and imposition of a constructive trust in the case of Paitchell v. Goldman. The decision pertains to the interpretation of a post-nuptial agreement regarding jointly held property.